The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA recently received the Lynda Beam award from the Savannah Tree Foundation.
The Landings earned this designation as a result of dedication to protecting the environment through landscape design, tree preservation policy, and community resources. Send me more information about The Landings!
About The Landings on Skidaway Island
The Landings is a vibrant, premier residential community on Skidaway Island, less than 10 miles south of historic Savannah, Georgia.
The community is run by its debt-free homeowners association and has been for the past 14 years. The Urban Land Institute named The Landings “one of the nation’s best residential communities.” Send me more information about The Landings!
Amenities
Resident facilities in this elite, gated community include two deep-water marinas, 40 miles of walking and biking trails, playgrounds, a Village Library and Skidaway Farms. The club amenities consist of six championship 18-hole golf courses, 34 tennis courts, five pools, four dining clubhouses and a large fitness and wellness center.
Known for its warm sense of community, The Landings on Skidaway Island offers more than 100 social clubs, including New Neighbors and Landings Landlovers, making it easy to find new friends and create life-long friendships.
Residents of The Landings can also enjoy all of the amenities, culture, events and healthcare that Savannah offers, and then retreat to their private oasis at the end of the day. The Landings provides you with the best of both worlds! Send me more information about The Landings!
Real Estate Opportunities
The Landings on Skidaway Island is a community of custom homes reflecting personal expression through a wide variety of architectural styles, while unity is ensured by The Landings Architectural Review process. Homes at The Landings range in price from $250,000 to more than $2 million.
Lots range from patio to full-size and estate lots, offering golf, lagoon, river, wooded and marsh views. Lots at The Landings on Skidaway Island range in price from $70,000 to more than $1 million. Send me more information about The Landings!
Pristine Bay, Bay Islands Beach Homes From $430,000s
in Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsPristine Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands has announced the launch of its new beachfront and beach-view villas and residences. With American Airlines starting direct flights to Roatan from Dallas in November, activity at Roatan’s only residential golf and dive resort is heating up.
Pristine Bay features Pete Dye’s newest Caribbean masterpiece, The Black Pearl and 18-hole championship course offering spectacular Caribbean views. Choose from Beach View Villas ($430,000s), Beach View Residences ($600,000s) or Beach Front Villas ($750,000s). Send me more information about Pristine Bay!
About Pristine Bay
Pristine Bay is a residential resort community of unspoiled island beauty on Roatán in the Bay Islands. Anchored by an 18-hole championship golf course and a 25,000-sf beach club, its unspoiled beauty encompasses lush mountainous terrain contrasted by white sandy beaches and crystal blue Caribbean waters.
A simple non-stop flight away from Houston, Miami, Atlanta, New York and Toronto during peak seasons, Pristine Bay is well-planned and managed, with a variety of home styles for those who’ve dreamed of owning a residence with an unobstructed view of the Caribbean. Send me more information about Pristine Bay!
“On the Rise”
Pristine Bay is also home to the island’s first and only golf course, the Black Pearl, designed by architect Pete Dye and already rated one of Golf Magazine’s “Top Five Golf Resort Destinations on the Rise.”
Dye’s par-72, 7,200-yard course begins at the ocean’s doorstep, rises into the island’s foothills and then takes golfers on a memorable ride back to the seaside clubhouse. Nearly all holes offer stunning views of the ocean and the Mesoamerican barrier reef. Send me more information about Pristine Bay!
Las Verandas Hotel
In 2013, Pristine Bay will be further complemented by the opening of the Las Verandas Hotel and its 120 luxury rooms and suites. Accommodations will also include 30 villas. Custom lots begin at $450,000 and feature Caribbean and golf course views. Fractional real estate is also available. Send me more information about Pristine Bay!
Deal OT Day: Harbour Ridge, FL Remodeled Home Just $190K
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleHarbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL is showing a newly, customized and expanded patio home with 2 or 3 BR for just $190,000. All updating on this home has been completed, including a new kitchen with all new state of the art appliances, new custom cabinets and granite counters.
The updates also include a new office, tile floors, new roof, new A/C and new pool heater. Out back is a large private pool with a new screen enclosure with both covered and open seating areas. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
About Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club
Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club is an 885-acre, award-winning, private, gated, recreational community in Palm City (adjacent to Stuart) set on Florida’s renowned Treasure Coast.
Featuring major facilities for golf, boating and tennis, this member-owned, equity club maintains more than 40 percent of the community in its natural state and enjoys a two-mile-long stretch along the mile-wide St. Lucie River. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
36 Holes of Golf
Harbour Ridge features two championship golf courses, created by two of America’s top architects Joe Lee and Pete Dye, which provide two completely different challenges in style and design. The professional staff is available for expert instruction on a two-ended, state-of-the-art golf practice facility.
With approximately 100 single-digit, male handicappers and many excellent women players, members of Harbour Ridge enjoy a caliber of golfing excellence that few communities can match. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
Golf Communities News: Florida Homes & Travel, Fall Home Tours in SC & AZ
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesVol. 15, No. 862 October 25, 2013 Circ. 25,075
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* TODAY’S New Real Estate Deals – Florida Homes
* Discovery & Travel Packages – Plantation Bay, FL
* What’s Happening At… Communities in FL, AZ & NC
* New This Week: Quechee Lakes, VT Joins GCHN
* Community News & Updates at Ibis Golf & CC, FL
* Real Estate Focus: Martha’s Vineyard Open House on Sat.
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming October 29!
Good Morning! New Florida model homes and a newly customized and expanded patio home put the spotlight on Sunshine State communities as the winter season begins. Check out Florida travel options below as well as fall home tours in Arizona and South Carolina.
Mortgage Rate Watch: U.S. mortgage rates fell to a 4-month low after a weaker-than-expected jobs report drove investors to the safety of government bonds, reports Bloomberg News. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 4.13% the week ended today from 4.28%, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates have retreated from a 2-year high in August after the Federal Reserve signaled it needed more signs of lasting improvement in the economy before scaling back a stimulus plan aimed at lowering borrowing costs. —David Lott, Founder/Publisher
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Vineyard Open House, Sat. Oct. 26, 113 Greenwood Ave, Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard
in Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News, Vineyard Open House Real EstateVineyard Open House Real Estate will be hosting an Open House at our new listing at 113 Greenwood Ave., Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard, this Saturday from 10 am to noon.
Set comfortably back from the road on half an acre, this one-floor home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. It features a relaxing great room with vaulted ceiling and gas-fired wood stove that will keep you and your family cozy all winter long. Large flat-screen TV is included in sale.
Directions: Take Main Street out of Vineyard Haven to Greenwood Ave. (library on left). Turn left onto Greenwood Ave. Stop at next stop sign (Franklin St.), cross over Franklin St. 113 Greenwood is third house on the right.
For More Information
Call David Lott, 203-270-9357. Vineyard Open House Real Estate.
About Vineyard Open House Real Estate
Vineyard Open House Real Estate is a new real estate company located in Vineyard Haven on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, MA. Its mission is to provide real estate services for real estate buyers and sellers as well as renters.
Vineyard Open House is an outgrowth of Lott’s nearly 30 years marketing resort real estate and master-planned golf and water view communities. In 1995 he founded the GolfCourseHome and WaterViewHome Networks, a 44-Member website network which features more than 100 resort communities in North America and the Caribbean.
Lott also hosts ‘On the House—Real Estate Radio’ on WVVY 93.7 FM. As creator and host he covers Martha’s Vineyard real estate and the unique lifestyle people enjoy on the island. The show airs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 am. You can also listen to the show online at www.WVVY.org.
Harbour Ridge, FL Golf Instructor Named in Golf Digest
in Awards & Honors, Golf Digest, NewsHarbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL congratulates Mike Malizia, director of golf Instruction at HRYCC, for earning a spot on Golf Digest’s list of 50 Best Teachers in the State of Florida. Mike has been teaching at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club for seven years and currently works with 11 active tour players.
Mike is reached the status of Level 2 Certified Instructor with the Titleist Performance Institute, the gold standard for golf physical training and fitness. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
About Harbor Ridge
Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club is an 885-acre, award-winning, private, gated, recreational community in Palm City (adjacent to Stuart) set on Florida’s renowned Treasure Coast.
Featuring major facilities for golf, boating and tennis, this member-owned, equity club maintains more than 40 percent of the community in its natural state and enjoys a two-mile-long stretch along the mile-wide St. Lucie River. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
36 Holes of Golf
Harbour Ridge features two championship golf courses, created by two of America’s top architects Joe Lee and Pete Dye, which provide two completely different challenges in style and design. The professional staff is available for expert instruction on a two-ended, state-of-the-art golf practice facility.
With approximately 100 single-digit, male handicappers and many excellent women players, members of Harbour Ridge enjoy a caliber of golfing excellence that few communities can match. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA Environmental Award
in Awards & Honors, NewsThe Landings on Skidaway Island, GA recently received the Lynda Beam award from the Savannah Tree Foundation.
The Landings earned this designation as a result of dedication to protecting the environment through landscape design, tree preservation policy, and community resources. Send me more information about The Landings!
About The Landings on Skidaway Island
The Landings is a vibrant, premier residential community on Skidaway Island, less than 10 miles south of historic Savannah, Georgia.
The community is run by its debt-free homeowners association and has been for the past 14 years. The Urban Land Institute named The Landings “one of the nation’s best residential communities.” Send me more information about The Landings!
Amenities
Resident facilities in this elite, gated community include two deep-water marinas, 40 miles of walking and biking trails, playgrounds, a Village Library and Skidaway Farms. The club amenities consist of six championship 18-hole golf courses, 34 tennis courts, five pools, four dining clubhouses and a large fitness and wellness center.
Known for its warm sense of community, The Landings on Skidaway Island offers more than 100 social clubs, including New Neighbors and Landings Landlovers, making it easy to find new friends and create life-long friendships.
Residents of The Landings can also enjoy all of the amenities, culture, events and healthcare that Savannah offers, and then retreat to their private oasis at the end of the day. The Landings provides you with the best of both worlds! Send me more information about The Landings!
Real Estate Opportunities
The Landings on Skidaway Island is a community of custom homes reflecting personal expression through a wide variety of architectural styles, while unity is ensured by The Landings Architectural Review process. Homes at The Landings range in price from $250,000 to more than $2 million.
Lots range from patio to full-size and estate lots, offering golf, lagoon, river, wooded and marsh views. Lots at The Landings on Skidaway Island range in price from $70,000 to more than $1 million. Send me more information about The Landings!
Viniterra, VA Barrel Club Halloween Party Oct. 26
in Events and Holidays, Food and DrinkViniterra, New Kent VA and its members are preparing for the Barrel Club Halloween Party at New Kent Winery on Sat., Oct. 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. It’s a chance to enjoy wine, delicious food, costumes, games and more in the winery’s Tasting Room.
While costumes are not required, there are many costume contests and prizes all evening long. Admission to this event is $55 per person, or $45 for Barrel Club members, which includes all wine and food. Reservations are required. Send me more information about Viniterra!
About Viniterra
Viniterra is a growing, private neighborhood of estate homes built around a Rees Jones championship golf course, located within the innovative community of New Kent Vineyards and Winery.
The Club at Viniterra will feature its own clubhouse with extensive amenities, including full-service restaurants, men’s and ladies locker rooms and a golf teaching studio. Additional amenities include walking, biking and jogging trails, a gated community, full golf practice facility and pro shop. Send me more information about Viniterra!
New Kent Winery
The New Kent Winery is an important aspect of the Viniterra experience. The winery and vineyards offers tours, wine tasting, wine shop, private cellars, and comfortable areas for socializing and discovering new vintages.
The centerpiece of the winery is the welcoming 12,000-sf winery building which is equipped with state-of-the-art wine-making equipment from around the world. Send me more information about Viniterra!
Green Features
The Club at Viniterra golf course is maintained using environmentally sensitive practices, saving as much as 80 percent of the water consumed by traditional golf courses, and exclusively uses the grass hybrid “Celebration,” which is far more draught-resistant and requires 70 percent less water to maintain than traditional golf course sods.
Another important element that gives Viniterra its special atmosphere is the stunning architecture and the warm wood from E.T. Moore. E.T. Moore is the largest and oldest supplier of recycled and vintage fine woods in the world. Send me more information about Viniterra!
Mirabel, AZ 4BR Home w/ Courtyard, Pool, Custom Work
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsMirabel, Scottsdale AZ is spotlighting a 4-BR/4.5-BA home at 36849 North 105th Way priced at $1,149,000. This 3,325-sf residence is a low-maintenance Paloma design with a gated courtyard. Designer touches include faux finish walls and custom lighting.
The kitchen is accented by knotty alder cabinets, gourmet Viking appliances and granite countertops. Guest bedrooms are spacious with walk-in closets and private baths. Deferred Equity membership to the Desert Mountain Club is included in the price. Send me more information about Mirabel!
About Mirabel
Mirabel Golf Club is a private, gated desert golf community in Scottsdale, AZ, which enjoys the cooler desert temperatures at elevation of nearly 3,000 feet, majestic mountain views of Pinnacle Peak and the glowing sunsets and sparkling lights of the valley below.
Sited on 713 acres of pristine desert land, Mirabel Golf Club offers a Tom Fazio golf course, tennis, fitness and spa facilities and the sharp desert air that makes the area so famous and livable. Send me more information about Mirabel!
Member-Owned Club
At the heart of Mirabel is an exceptional member-owned country club with a membership cap of 350. It is likely to be the last of its kind in the area. The par-71 Tom Fazio-designed course plays approximately 7,127 yards from the back tees.
Careful integration of natural open spaces and desert washes will add to the beauty and challenge for the low handicapper while multiple tees and thoughtful design will ensure that the course is enjoyable for players of varying ability. Send me more information about Mirabel!
Desert Homes
Current homesites at Mirabel Golf Club start in the high-$100,000s. The community will offer approximately 309 custom sites ranging in size from 1/2 acre to over 2 acres. Additionally, there will be roughly 38 golf villas built in close proximity to the Mirabel clubhouse. Send me more information about Mirabel!
Debordieu, SC Remodeled Water View Estate Home $4.85M
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsDebordieu, Georgetown SC presents a rare opportunity to own a 6-BR/6-BA residence at 164 Colony Pointe Drive at the listing price of $4.85 million. Commanding one of the most breathtaking views on the Atlantic Seaboard, this estate home anchors the small marsh and creek-front enclave of Colony Pointe within DeBordieu.
The property has been painstakingly renovated by its owners over an 18-month period. Lower level has a completely self-sufficient apartment for friends, family members or staff. The home’s floating dock accommodates two boats for use on local creeks or the Atlantic. Send me more information about Debordieu!
About Debordieu
DeBordieu is a private, gated beachfront community set on a remarkably beautiful spot on the South Carolina coast. Tucked between the Waccamaw River and the Atlantic Ocean, the community is home to just 1,250 homesites on its 2,700 acres. DeBordieu encompasses hundreds of undeveloped acres that have been established as a wildlife preserve in perpetuity.
Amenities include the only private golf facility on the Grand Strand which is anchored by a championship golf course by Pete Dye and his son, P.B. Dye. Other amenities include a clubhouse, separate 10-court tennis complex and a 10-acre beach club overlooking the Atlantic. Send me more information about Debordieu!
The Lowcountry Life
Residents and guests enjoy Lowcountry cuisine at its best at DeBordieu’s oceanfront Beach Club and live musical entertainment at the Blue Heron Beach Grill, and relax at the oceanside pool and gazebo bar.
DeBordieu Club offers four flexible membership plans: Golf, Sports, Tennis and Beach Social. Send me more information about Debordieu!
Golf by Pete & PB Dye
In addition to its location right on the Atlantic Ocean, DeBordieu offers a championship 18 designed by Pete Dye and his son, P.B. Dye. Residents often describe a round at DeBordieu as an “exhilarating 18-stop nature tour.”
The Dyes designed a challenging, but playable course that winds through the stunning marshland of DeBordieu and is defined by its signature 17th hole–voted No. 1 on the Grand Strand.
Tennis is first-class, too, with a variety of tournaments, league matches, kids camps and clinics for all ages which ensure a steady volume of play. Send me more information about Debordieu!
Pristine Bay, Bay Islands Beach Homes From $430,000s
in Real Estate NewsPristine Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands announces the introduction of new oceanfront and oceanview properties: Beach View Villas (priced from the $430,000s), Beach View Residences (from the $600,000s) and Beach Front Villas (from the $750,000s). Roatan was recently ranked in “Top 3 Islands to Retire On” and “Top 5 Islands to Live On” by Islands magazine. American Airlines is starting direct flights to Roatan from Dallas in November.
Pristine Bay is Roatan’s only golf and dive resort, featuring Pete Dye’s newest Caribbean stunner, The Black Pearl. A private gated community Pristine Bay also features a Beach Club, tennis courts, fitness center, dive shop as well a Las Verandas Hotel and Spa. Send me more information about Pristine Bay!
About Pristine Bay
Pristine Bay is a residential resort community of unspoiled island beauty on Roatán in the Bay Islands. Anchored by an 18-hole championship golf course and a 25,000-sf beach club, its unspoiled beauty encompasses lush mountainous terrain contrasted by white sandy beaches and crystal blue Caribbean waters.
A simple non-stop flight away from Houston, Miami, Atlanta, New York and Toronto during peak seasons, Pristine Bay is well-planned and managed, with a variety of home styles for those who’ve dreamed of owning a residence with an unobstructed view of the Caribbean. Send me more information about Pristine Bay!
“On the Rise”
Pristine Bay is also home to the island’s first and only golf course, the Black Pearl, designed by architect Pete Dye and already rated one of Golf Magazine’s “Top Five Golf Resort Destinations on the Rise.”
Dye’s par-72, 7,200-yard course begins at the ocean’s doorstep, rises into the island’s foothills and then takes golfers on a memorable ride back to the seaside clubhouse. Nearly all holes offer stunning views of the ocean and the Mesoamerican barrier reef. Send me more information about Pristine Bay!
Las Verandas Hotel
In 2013, Pristine Bay will be further complemented by the opening of the Las Verandas Hotel and its 120 luxury rooms and suites. Accommodations will also include 30 villas. Custom lots begin at $450,000 and feature Caribbean and golf course views. Fractional real estate is also available. Send me more information about Pristine Bay!